Emma Watson

Famous for playing the role of Hermione Granger in all eight adaptations of the "Harry Potter" film series, actress Emma Watson was one of those rare actresses who enjoyed a balanced, normal life desp...
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Emma Watson tops outstanding women list

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Mar 27, 2015

Harry Potter star Emma Watson has topped a new poll of outstanding women. The young actress, who was recently named a leading celebrity feminist, has beaten mixed martial arts fighter Ronda Rousey to the top of online site AskMen's new 99 Most Outstanding Women of 2015 list.
Also making the top five are Kim Kardashian, Taylor Swift and Tiger Woods' girlfriend, skiier Lindsey Vonn, while Beyonce, George Clooney's new wife Amal and Jennifer Lawrence make the top 10.

There are many reasons to love the Harry Potter series, but one of them involves imagining how great life would be if you lived in the magical world. Reading the books or watching the movies really allows you to escape the annoying things about the muggle world. So when we are in trouble we can't help, but wish we had Harry Potter magic.
1. The times when you're running late and all you have to rely on are your stupid feet, a car, and public transportation. It's not enough!
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You wish you had a broomstick, floo powder, or portkey. Or, even a Hippogriff.
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2. When you're jealous of someone else and wonder what living as them for a day would be like...
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You wish you had some polyjuice potion to actually do it. Is that creepy?
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3. The times when you had to leave your pet to go to school and it made sure to let you know how sad it is about it.
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If you went to a magical school, then your pets would be allowed.
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4. The times when you're so angry at someone and you feel like caps lock isn't enough, and you don't want to call because they may interrupt you.
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You wish you could send a seething howler to really tell them off!
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5. The times you need to find a place to be alone and sneak pass security, your parents...or dementors.
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You wish you had a Marauders Map that would show you the way.
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6. The times when you're standing over a hot stove trying to cook, and you become gross and sweaty.
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You wish you had magic so your pots can stir themselves. Molly, we envy you!
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7. The times when you get hurt and you're told it will take months for your injuries to heal.
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You wish you could just take a potion or have your injuries healed with a wave of a wand.
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8. The times when you wish you knew more about your dead relative's past.
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You wish you could just dunk your head into a fountain to see their memories.
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9. When you really want some food, but you don't feel like getting up.
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You wish you could cast a spell to make it float over to you, although it can be risky...
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10. The times when you really want someone to forget you ever existed so they would leave you alone...like an ex.
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You wish you could cast the obliviate spell in order to make that person forget.
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When do you wish you had Harry Potter magic? Tweet us your answers to the Twitter handles below!
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Angelina Jolie has been named the world's foremost feminist icon just days after she underwent potentially life-saving surgery to remove her ovaries. The Hollywood actress, who had a preventative operation last week (ends22Mar15) in a bid to eliminate a cancer risk, came out top of a new poll naming women's rights champions.
Jolie took pole position in the survey by fashion house Rose & Willard for her work with the United Nations (U.N.) and her campaigns to end sexual assaults on women in war zones.
She saw off competition from Harry Potter actress Emma Watson, another U.N. ambassador who launched a high-profile pro-feminism drive for the organisation last year (14).
Watson came in second place, while other stars in the top five included fellow actress Jennifer Lawrence and renowned feminist author Germaine Greer.
Heidy Rehman, founder of Roseandwillard.com, says, "We are driven by the empowerment of women and celebration of their femininity, which Angelina Jolie embodies perfectly. The poll shows that this is the brand of feminism currently favoured by the public. Emma Watson is another exciting example of this... her HeForShe campaign fights for society to respect and embrace feminine qualities."

Actress Shailene Woodley is to receive the prestigious Trailblazer Award at the MTV Movie Awards in April (15).
The Fault in Our Stars actress will be presented with the honour, which recognises actors who are blazing a distinctive and innovative path for their Hollywood peers, by Miles Teller, who she worked with in The Spectacular Now, Divergent, and Insurgent. President of MTV, Stephen Friedman, says, "Shailene Woodley is one of the most talented actresses of this generation. Whether baring her soul in emotionally charged roles in The Descendants and The Fault in Our Stars or igniting our imagination in sci-fi blockbusters like Insurgent, Shailene has raised the bar for actresses navigating diverse and challenging roles professionally, while personally remaining down-to-earth and accessible to her fans."
The award's previous recipients are Emma Watson, Emma Stone and Channing Tatum.

Pop superstar Christina Aguilera and actress Sienna Miller have signed up to front the U.S. launch of annual British charity telethon Red Nose Day. The ladies have pledged their support to the fundraising bash by posing for pictures wearing the initiative's signature red nose to promote the campaign, which aims to raise awareness and attract donations to aid those in extreme poverty.
Mad Men star Jon Hamm is also reportedly set to take part in the live event, with more names set to be announced in the run up to the three-hour telethon on 21 May (15) in New York City, according to Variety.com.
The charity drive will be a variety show of sorts, featuring stand-up comedy sketches, musical performances and appearances from a slew of celebrities.
American Sniper actress Miller, who has previously been involved in the longrunning U.K. event, tells UsMagazine.com, "Red Nose Day is almost like a national holiday in the U.K. It's a day of real excitement as everyone looks forward to it and the entire country gets involved in some way. I'm thrilled it's coming to the U.S.!"
The U.K.'s 2015 Red Nose Day telethon took place last Friday (13Mar15) and featured appearances from celebrities including Daniel Craig, Emma Watson and Orlando Bloom. The initiative has raised more than $1 billion to date for good causes in the U.K. and Africa.

Miles Teller is well on his way to becoming a household name. With roles in the coming-of-age indie drama The Spectacular Now, the big-budget action flicks of the Divergent series (the latest installment, Insurgent, is out Friday) and a gut-wrenching turn as an ambitious drummer in the Oscar-nominated Whiplash, Miles has proved he can do it all. But there’s still a lot you may not know about the 28-year-old actor. Here are some facts about Miles to get you acquainted.
1. He’s co-starred with Shailene Woodley in three movies so far – The Spectacular Now, Divergent and Insurgent.
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Shailene has said she wants them to be the next Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio.
2. He was in a near-fatal car accident in 2007, and has the scars to prove it.
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Don't worry, he's totally fine now. This GIF is just from a movie.
3. He actually knows how to play the drums.
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To play Andrew in Whiplash, he practiced almost as obsessively as his character does in the film.
4. He’s appeared with Michael B. Jordan in two movies – That Awkward Moment and the upcoming Fantastic Four reboot.
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5. He graduated from New York University's Tisch School of Arts.
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6. He first feature film was 2010’s Rabbit Hole.
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He played a high school kid who caused a car accident that killed Nicole Kidman’s son. His scary car accident experience actually helped him get the part.
7. His dream role is Elvis Presley.
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We can totally see it!
8. He’s doing a musical with Emma Watson.
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Yep, he can sing and dance too.
9. Whiplash was shot in just 19 days.
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We get whiplash just thinking about that.
10. He got totally ripped to play boxer Vinny Pazienza in the upcoming film Bleed for This.
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But as he told Jimmy Fallon, it took a really long time to grow a mustache for the role.
11. He was cast to play Dan Aykroyd in an upcoming John Belushi biopic.
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12. He’s dating a model - the gorg Keleigh Sperry. (Sorry, ladies.)
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Emma Thompson and Kevin Kline have joined the cast of the live-action Beauty and the Beast remake. They'll take on the roles of Mrs. Potts and Belle's father Maurice, respectively. They join Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans and Josh Gad in the Disney film.

Frozen star Josh Gad is in talks to join Emma Watson and Luke Evans in the upcoming Beauty &amp; The Beast remake.
Gad, the voice of Olaf in Disney’s Frozen, is in final negotiations to return to the studio for the live action take on the classic fairytale. If he signs on, Gad will play Le Fou, the sidekick of the film's villain, Gaston - played by Evans. Harry Potter star Watson has been cast as Belle, while former Downton Abbey star Dan Stevens will play the Beast. Gad was also part of Disney's big announcement to shareholders this week (12Mar15) that a Frozen sequel is the works.

Daniel Craig, Emma Watson and Orlando Bloom were among the big names who clubbed together to help raise millions for Britain's 2015 Comic Relief fundraiser on Friday (13Mar15). A host of celebrities turned out at The London Palladium for the annual Red Nose Day U.K. telethon, which raises funds for good causes in Britain and Africa.
James Bonds past and present, Craig and Roger Moore, took part in a hilarious sketch, while Sam Smith and John Legend provided the night's musical highlight when they teamed up for their rendition of Lay Me Down, the official Comic Relief 2015 single.
One Direction, who could not attend the show due to tour engagements, enlisted the help of five British comedians to perform in their place, as tribute group No Direction, and Harry Potter actress Watson portrayed a holy woman in a skit based on British TV comedy The Vicar of Dibley. Even scientist Stephen Hawking took part, appearing as a robot trying to kill comedian David Walliams.
Walliams was also kissed by Bloom and U.K. TV veteran Barbara Windsor as he raced to break a Guinness World Record by locking lips with 55 stars in just 30 seconds.
Idris Elba, Jim Broadbent, Gillian Anderson and Geri Halliwell also filmed segments for the show.

"I sing, so that’s really unexpected. I’ve never had to do that for a film before, and I think people will be interested to see me do something very different like that. It gives me a different challenge, really. That’s terrifying in and of itself." Harry Potter star Emma Watson is hoping to hit the high notes in her new film Beauty & the Beast.

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Reprised her role for sixth film in series "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," once again directed by David Yates

Co-starred opposite Logan Lerman in feature adaptation of "The Perks of Being a Wallflower," written and directed by the novel's author Stephen Chbosky

Reprised role of Hermione for the seventh and final installment of the series directed by David Yates, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows"; film released in two parts, Part 1 in November 2010 and Part 2 in July 2011

Appeared in the celebrity-filled comedy "This Is the End"

Reprised role of Hermione in "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets," again directed by Chris Columbus

Reprised the role of Hermione in "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," adapted from the fourth book in the fantasy series by J.K. Rowling and directed by Mike Newell

Lent her voice to the animated feature "The Tale of Despereaux"

Made feature film debut as Hermione Granger in "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone"; adapted from the first novel of the best-selling fantasy series by J.K. Rowling and directed by Chris Columbus

Reprised the role of Hermione in "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," adapted from the fifth book in the fantasy series and directed by David Yates

Again play Hermione in "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," the third in the series directed by Alfonso Cuarón

Summary

Famous for playing the role of Hermione Granger in all eight adaptations of the "Harry Potter" film series, actress Emma Watson was one of those rare actresses who enjoyed a balanced, normal life despite being one of the most recognized and highest-earning stars of the franchise. Her meteoric rise to fame was nothing short of magical. With virtually no professional acting experience, the nine-year-old Watson was selected to co-star in "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" (2001) and was propelled into international stardom with her very first film. Her portrayal of the bossy, miss-know-it-all Hermione was pitch perfect, so it was no surprise when she was recast alongside Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint in subsequent installments. In her late teens, Watson showed her fans a more stylish, sophisticated side. She became a regular at fashion shows, befriended legendary fashion icons like Karl Lagerfeld and often arrived at red carpet events swathed in haute couture. The fashion house Burberry took notice of the budding fashionista and signed Watson to be the new face of the brand in 2009. With a coveted fashion contract under her belt and worldwide acclaim as one of Harry's brainy sidekicks, the multi-dimensional actress successfully made her way into cinematic history.

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Fellow student at Oxford; spotted kissing at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April 2012

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Although she was a brunette in the "Harry Potter" films, Watson was a natural blonde.

"Hermione sounds like me, behaves like me. She's self-assured, irritating, emotional and loyal. Playing her doesn't involve an awful lot of acting." – Watson quoted in The London Times, Oct. 7, 2001

In June 2006, Watson took GCSE examinations in 10 subjects, achieving eight A* and two A grades. She received A grades in her 2008 A level examinations in English Literature, Geography and Art.

"Let's be honest, I have enough money never to have to work again, but I would never want that." – Watson insisting she never has to work again once the"Harry Potter" franchise ends, to Parade magazine, July 2007

Watson was ranked number 98 in the FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2007 list.

"There are so many people who want to be famous, so how could I not want this? Or, how could I not want to keep it forever? But I guess I just want to be sure it's what I want." – Watson on attending college in the fall, to Interview magazine, May 2009

"It was just awful. I was like, 'I must be mad. Why am I doing this?' I felt like I'd walked into an American teen movie. I picked up the red cups. I was like, 'Wow they really do drink from these.'" – Watson on her first week at Brown University, Vanity Fair, June 2010

"Who here actually thinks I would do '50 Shades of Grey' as a movie? Like really. For real. In real life." – Watson squashing rumors on Twitter that she was in the running to play the lead in a film adaptation of erotic novel 50 Shades of Grey, March 17, 2013